Race
for veterans May 23
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[May 15, 2009]
On May 23, RJD Hobbies, owned by
Lorrie and Darrell Paige, and the Post 263 American Legion family
are teaming up for a remote-control racing event to help veterans in
nursing homes and hospitals.
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Racers from throughout Illinois and surrounding states will
participate in the event, hosted by RJD Hobbies, 1302 Route 10,
Lincoln. Remote-control cars are for any age, men, women, boys and
girls.Opening ceremonies will be at 10 a.m., with races following
until late evening. There will be five classes of races:
intermediate buggy, intermediate arena truck, expert buggy, expert
arena truck and slash. Trophies will be awarded to the top five of
each class. There will be door prizes for drivers.
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All proceeds will be put into the American Legion Auxiliary rehab
fund for veterans.
Even if you do not race, bring a lawn chair and enjoy the event.
It will be a fun day for all ages.
American Legion Auxiliary Unit 263 will have coffee and doughnuts
available starting at 8 a.m., and lunch will be available at 10 a.m.
On the menu for lunch are vegetable soup, sloppy joes, nachos and
cheese, and homemade desserts.
There will also be a 50-50 drawing.
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This event is on American Legion poppy weekend, May 22 and 23. The
American Legion family will be out distributing poppies at IGA,
Kroger and Wal-Mart on Friday from noon until 8 p.m. and on Saturday
from 8 a.m. to noon. Poppies will also be available at the race for
a contribution.
RJD Hobbies and the American Legion thank all the sponsors for
trophies, door prizes and the support of this race for the veterans.
For more information, visit
www.rjdhobbiesandraceway.com.
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